I'm in the VA Lounge thread

[oz_ally]

As a non match fit traveller I mistakenly went through security at MEL forgetting the Lounge was on the wrong side.

I did the same thing my first time going to the lounge in Melb I had plenty of time and this was pre Covid so I asked someone and went back out or airside and found it.

 

[bladeau1981]

I did the same thing my first time going to the lounge in Melb I had plenty of time and this was pre Covid so I asked someone and went back out or airside and found it.

I don't get why you can't access from airside in Melbourne. I guess the security screening area is a bit small to add an in or something?

 

[serfty]

I don't get why you can't access from airside in Melbourne. I guess the security screening area is a bit small to add an in or something?

This is changing slowly at MEL T3.

They have installed one way channels down to the baggage claim area.

 

[serfty]

Betty's Burger in BNE with "popcorn chicken".

 

[kerfuffle]

Betty's Burger in BNE with "popcorn chicken".

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Kinda looks more like potato gems. Did they taste good at least?

 

[simmomelb]

Kinda looks more like potato gems. Did they taste good at least?

I just tried them, they are processed chicken, but they do taste good

They had them in both the Brisbane and Melbourne lounges today.

 

[flyingfan]

In the SYD lounge for at least another hour and a half. Party pies and sausage rolls on offer.

Despite having a flex fare and seeing seats still for sale (at $199 as well as >$600), they said I couldn't move to an earlier flight.

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

In the Lounge until 0900ish as I'm on VA932 to SYD. Check in and security were chockas this morning...approx 10 minute queue for security, but all lanes running. Can guest two if needed.

 

[simmomelb]

In the Lounge until 0900ish as I'm on VA932 to SYD. Check in and security were chockas this morning...approx 10 minute queue for security, but all lanes running.

Was priority open for security?

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

Was priority open for security?

Didn't look on the way in, but from within the lounge it doesn't look like it..

 

[simmomelb]

Didn't look on the way in, but from within the lounge it doesn't look like it..

You can't see it from within the lounge (we're talking Melbourne, right?) T4 security entry, priority to the right side

 

[PLANT]

So mate just got gold and flies out tomorrow at 8am Mel.
THE Virgin lounge is open at what time 4am.. confirmed.
What can you get at that time?
I'm going as guest and can stay while he flies off?
YouTube shows coffee, wrapped sandwiches and some sweats.... is there more breakfast food on offer and less COVID issues now?
Will it be like a ram shed on shearing day?

 

[BRIS_VA_HAWK]

You can't see it from within the lounge (we're talking Melbourne, right?) T4 security entry, priority to the right side

No, we were going out of Brisbane. I confirmed it wasn't open.

 

[TMP]

So mate just got gold and flies out tomorrow at 8am Mel.
THE Virgin lounge is open at what time 5am?
What can you get at that time?
I'm going as guest and can stay while he flies off?
YouTube shows coffee, wrapped sandwiches and some sweats.... is there more breakfast food on offer and less COVID issues now?
Will it be like a ram shed on shearing day?

Yes plenty of brekky options. Mon morning so likely to be busy.

 

[Milefest]

What can you get at that time?

There's generally a rotation of hot food items, avo on toast, eggs, bacon etc. Also fruit salads, cereal, yogurt etc. Pretty decent selection IMO.

I'm going as guest and can stay while he flies off?

Yes, once you're in the lounge, you could theoretically stick around until it closes. Just don't leave the lounge until departure obviously.

YouTube shows coffee, wrapped sandwiches and some sweats.... is there more breakfast food on offer and less COVID issues now?

It's much better than what we saw during Covid. I haven't seen those truckstop sandwiches in sometime. The buffet is mostly available again as it was pre-covid.

Will it be like a ram shed on shearing day?

It'll be most busy at 7am and begin to taper off later in the morning.

 

[PLANT]

Alright Melbourne lounge review incoming as here today.... hopefully won't get COVID like Qantas lounge

Well seems no charger cords lying around.... phone dying Video too late to shoot
Basically breakfast winding up at 10am.... fruit salad disappeared and muffins only two out at a time . Cereal(nutrigraim, muesli and yogurt glasses with flavor or museli in them). Only bread no rolls for self serve toast. 1980 Auto pancake maker. Apples, Oranges. Apple juice, Orange juice and water dispensers.
Then hot food is processed chicken sausage things with potato chip (poor hash browns) and beans(mixed). Tea, Coffee and hot chocolate in small cups or takeaway cup.
Bar opens at 12pm.

Lunch served just after 11am
Two soups... chicken/cashew/lentil/curry
Two wraps, chicken and tuna
sweat strawberry slice
Salad and quiche bowls
Cheese, apricots and crackers appeared after dessert slice gone (some large boned lady was upset missed slice )
Edit: No Nuts behind counter.... that's the breakfast Despenser

Bar open at 12.... Asahi, Great Northern, Goat.. something else..... 3 wines self pour.

 

[PLANT]

Where is C1 entrance in Melbourne?

Edit: On review STAFF ONLY and other doors no label near Coffee "WAKE UP" is where the C1 entrance is my pick

#VIRGIN LOUNGE DESIGNERS...... Put POWER Points under the windows!

 

[Mattg]

Breakfast in the BNE lounge this morning was pretty good.

 

[billmurray]

Currently sitting in the BNE lounge, its quite disgusting here. I would say its approx 70% full and it appears there is no cleaner as there are old plates/food/cups piled everywhere and on a lot of tables, so people cannot sit there

 

[simmomelb]

Currently sitting in the BNE lounge, its quite disgusting here. I would say its approx 70% full and it appears there is no cleaner as there are old plates/food/cups piled everywhere and on a lot of tables, so people cannot sit there

That's because Mattg above who was also in the BNE Lounge left a HUGE mess for you to clean up